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Unstoppable Ultra Runner

Unstoppable Ultra Runner

By: Susan Donnelly
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 Your body isn’t the problem—your mind is. Ultra runners don’t stop because they’re too tired. They stop because doubt, fear, and hesitation convince them to quit. You’ve trained your legs, lungs, and endurance, but when things get tough, does your mindset hold up? True mental toughness isn’t about being fearless. It’s about knowing—deep down—that no matter what happens on race day, you have the resilience, grit, and mental strength to keep moving forward. Unstoppable Ultra Runner is for you if you’re asking: *Why do I lose my confidence when a race gets hard? Learn how to trust yourself and stay mentally strong when it matters most. *How do I stop second-guessing myself before a big race? Develop an unshakable belief in your training and your ability to finish. *What’s the secret to pushing through when It seems impossible? Master the mindset shifts that separate those who stop from those who keep going. *How do I handle setbacks without falling apart? Turn challenges into fuel, so you come back stronger every time. *Why do I always play it safe instead of going after big goals? Break free from self-doubt and run with the confidence to chase what you really want. Hosted by Susan Donnelly, a veteran ultra runner with over 150 100-mile ultra finishes, Unstoppable Ultra Runner gives you the mindset focus you need to run your best races. As a coach, Susan has helped ultra runners of all levels—beginners to veterans—build confidence, increase performance, and go after big goals with a mental game that matches their physical training. Whether you’re aiming for your first finish or your fastest time, she’ll help you develop the mental strength to push past limits and run races you’re truly proud of. Follow now and start training the one thing that’s been holding you back. You can connect with Susan at www.susanidonnelly.comCopyright 2026 Susan Donnelly Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • 44. Failing Better: How to Learn From a DNF

    44. Failing Better: How to Learn From a DNF
    Feb 11 2026

    In ultra running, failure is part of the sport. If you stay in this long enough, you will experience it. The real question is not whether you will fail, but whether failure will stop you or make you stronger.

    In this episode, I talk about why DNFs and missed goals feel so threatening, and how fear of failure quietly shapes the races you choose, and most importantly, how to fail better. Failing better is not about avoiding DNFs. It is about learning deeply from them so you race smarter, build real confidence, and keep improving over decades.

    For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/44

    Connect with Susan:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly
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    18 mins
  • 43. Loop Courses: How to Run Loops Without Dreading Them

    43. Loop Courses: How to Run Loops Without Dreading Them
    Feb 4 2026

    Loop courses tend to bring up one big worry for runners: boredom. Almost every time someone tells me they’ve signed up for a loop race, they immediately follow it with, “But what if I get bored?” I used to think the same way. Repeating the same terrain, passing your car every lap, and feeling like you’re not making forward progress can sound mentally exhausting before the race even starts.

    In this episode, I explain why boredom feels so threatening in loop courses, how the common strategies runners use to handle it actually make things harder, and three powerful ways to rethink loop races so they work for you instead of against you.


    For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/43

    Connect with Susan:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly
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    23 mins
  • 42. What Missing Training Actually Means for Your Race

    42. What Missing Training Actually Means for Your Race
    Jan 28 2026

    When you miss a week of training, a key long run, or a stretch of workouts, it doesn’t just disrupt your schedule, it rattles your confidence. This week, I talk about what’s really happening when missed training starts to feel like a disaster, and why that panic has very little to do with the miles you missed.

    This episode will help you rethink what “being ready” really means, let go of the false promise of perfect preparation, and show up to your race with more flexibility, confidence, and curiosity. When you stop fighting uncertainty and start working with it, you free yourself to run the race that’s actually available to you and sometimes, that race turns out better than the one you planned.

    For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://www.susanidonnelly.com/42

    Connect with Susan:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanidonnelly

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanidonnelly
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    22 mins
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